Latest News and Features - Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society

Bi-Weekly Update - Friday 31st July 2020

31.07.2020

Bi-Weekly Update – Friday 31st July 2020: News Roundup: VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE MEMBERSHIP CHANGES TO DNA PROCEDURES: As you will be aware the society has recently implemented some ch...

Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Youth Development Program

YDP Participants - Instagram Account Takeover

24.07.2020

To all YDP Participants🤠 We are looking for each of our YDP participants to take over the YDP Instagram page @aberdeenangusydp for a week over the summer and into the autumn months. If you have ...

UA Stirling October Bull Sales - Entry Form

22.07.2020

UA Stirling October Bull Sales - Entry Form: The entries are now OPEN for United Auctions Stirling Bull Sales: 18th - 20th October 2020. Closing date - 14th August 2020. ENTRY FORM United ...

Stockperson Wanted - Aberdeenshire, Scotland

22.07.2020

Stockperson Wanted - Aberdeenshire, Scotland: For a Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus herd. Looking for a young stockman/woman in the Aberdeenshire area (Turriff) to help with washing and walking bulls....

Bi-Weekly Update - 17th July 2020

17.07.2020

Here is the last Bi-Weekly Update for July, where does the time go?! We should have been at The great Yorkshire Show this week and The Royal Welsh next week but here's to 2021 show season! As the staf...

Godfrey Neal Young Stockman Annual Bursary

17.07.2020

An amazing opportunity if you would like to develop your career as a stockman through the Godfrey Neal Young Stockman Annual Bursary. Please find details of how you can apply below: Previous intent...

Very Important Notice to The Membership - Changes...

15.07.2020

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE MEMBERSHIP CHANGES TO DNA PROCEDURES: As you will be aware the society has recently implemented some changes to our DNA testing procedures. As of 1st June 2020, you ...

United Auctions - Sale of Pedigree Females -...

15.07.2020

United Auctions - Sale of Pedigree Females: United Auctions, Stirling Agriculture Centre, Stirling, FK9 4RN 01786 473055 Sale date - 12th September 2020 Entries close - 7th August 2020 Ent...

The Youth of Today Will be The Leaders...

14.07.2020

We caught up with 2019 YDP winner Bryan O'Halloran to hear about his experiences of being part of the YDP programme, his reaction on winning the final and plans for the future... • What is your bac...

Southern Autumn Sale of Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus - Worcester...

13.07.2020

Southern Autumn Sale of Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus - Worcester Livestock Market: Saturday 26th September 2020 Entries close - FRIDAY 14th AUGUST 2020 WORCESTER LIVESTOCK MARKET WR4 0SQ Due to...

Bi-Weekly Update – Friday 3rd July 2020

03.07.2020

This week and next we would normally be preparing for setting off to the Great Yorkshire Show which we enjoy attending each year, instead this year the show has prepared a Virtual Great Yorkshire Show...

Farm Placement Wanted - Andrew Bissett

03.07.2020

Farm Placement Wanted - Andrew Bissett: "I am a Harper Adams University student currently looking for a year long placement starting from August or September 2020. I would preferably want to work w...

FG Summer Shows Competition launches

25.06.2020

With this year’s summer show season cancelled due to Covid-19 the Farmers Guardian have launched a brand new photographic competition for you to showcase your stock, and also be in with a chance of wi...

European Regional Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources...

22.06.2020

The European Regional Focal Point for Animal Genetic Resources (ERFP) is the regional platform to support the conservation and sustainable use of animal genetic resources (AnGR) and to facilitate the ...

Bi-Weekly Update - Friday 19th June 2020

19.06.2020

We should have been attending The Royal Highland Show this week but unfortunately with the current circumstances we will not be attending any summer events. Fingers crossed for events later in the yea...

Loughans Aberdeen-Angus Herd Production Sale

19.06.2020

Loughans Herd Production Sale: The Loughans Aberdeen-Angus herd production sale will take place on Thursday 25th June at 7pm at Markethill Livestock Mart with viewing by appointment through Marketh...

TWS Livestock Services

15.06.2020

VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REF SOCIETY DNA TESTING

11.06.2020

VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REF SOCIETY DNA TESTING Further to the recent announcements of the change to the destination of DNA samples from the 1st June 2020, whereby the samples taken should be sen...

Pre-order form – Herd Book Volume 144

10.06.2020

Pre-order form – Herd Book Volume 144: If you wish to place an order for the Herd Book Volume 144, please click on the link below to download and complete the form, then either email it back to: an...

Bi-Weekly Update - Friday 5th June 2020

05.06.2020

With summer fast approaching, we can look forward to what is expected to be a very warm and dry summer in the UK. With the current restrictions still on going the staff from the office are all still c...

Free advertising on Farmers Guardian Buy & Sell

05.06.2020

Farmers Guardian’s newest marketplace FGBuyandSell.com is the perfect place to advertise stock to a dedicated audience. In these times of uncertainty, the Farmers Guardian understand how important it ...

Aberdeen-Angus Champion of The Decade - SHADWELL BLACK...

05.06.2020

🏆Back in April The Scottish Farmer published the Aberdeen-Angus Champions of The Decade giving readers the chance to vote for their chosen Champion from the last 10 years. The votes are counted and...

Retties Lazy River U026 (ET) Tops Stirling May...

02.06.2020

Stirling May Bull Sales Average - 29 Aberdeen-Angus £4842.67 +£36.67 Due to the lockdown and restrictions in place with the Covid-19 pandemic, United Auctions’ Stirling Bull Sales in May were co...

IMPORTANT UPDATE - DNA Testing - Changes to...

29.05.2020

IMPORTANT UPDATE - DNA Testing - Changes to Procedure for Members: TO READ FULL UPDATE PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT BELOW: DNA Testing Changes Announcement As of 1st June 2020, members should no longe...

WANTED STOCKMAN'S POSITION - JOHN HUGHES

28.05.2020

Wanted Stockman's Position - John Hughes: I have 30 plus years experience as a dedicated, honest and extremely hard working stockman/working herd manager. I have produced multiple five figure sum...

John Gilmour Master Butcher and Businessman - Obituary

26.05.2020

John Gilmour Master Butcher and Businessman Born Prestonpans 29th March 1952 Died at The Manor House, Belhaven, 21st March 2020 John Gilmour was a charismatic family man who demonstrated astute ...

Exploring Views and Experiences of Animal Health and...

26.05.2020

We have received an email from a first year PhD student at the Royal Veterinary College who is currently conducting a study looking at the views and experiences of vets and farmers regarding animal he...

Bi-Weekly Update - Friday 22nd May 2020

22.05.2020

Here is the last Bi-Weekly update for the month of May, where does the time go? We should be preparing and looking forward to upcoming summer shows but with the current circumstances there will none o...

IMPORTANT UPDATE - DNA Testing - Changes to...

22.05.2020

IMPORTANT UPDATE - DNA Testing - Changes to Procedure for Members: TO READ FULL UPDATE PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT BELOW: DNA Testing Changes Announcement As of 1st June 2020, members should no longe...

SRUC Premium Cattle Health Scheme COVID-19 Statement

18.05.2020

SRUC Premium Cattle Health Scheme have released a statement due to the outbreak of COVID-19. To view the statement please click here (The Premium Cattle Health Scheme section is half way down th...

Tonley Juno Eric U552 Tops H&H Online Timed...

15.05.2020

HARRISON & HETHERINGTON LIMITED, CARLISLE FRIDAY 8TH – TUESDAY 12TH MAY 2020 PEDIGREE SALES – ABERDEEN ANGUS ONLINE SPRING SALE Averages 18 Bulls £3944.38 The Annual Aberdeen Angus Cattle...

H&H Timed Auction Sale Prices

12.05.2020

H&H TIMED AUCTION SALE PRICES There might not have been white coats and halters at this sale but this new method technology has proved a success for H&H due to the current Covid-19 situatio...

Bi-Weekly Update - 8th May 2020

08.05.2020

That is the UK into its 44th day of lockdown which makes the first day of Lockdown (23rd March) seem a long time ago now… We hope your all well and staying safe and we all hope we can get back to s...

BULL SALE CATALOGUE UPDATE

06.05.2020

BULL SALE CATALOUGES UPDATE: We have updated our online catalogue for Stirling by removing the bulls that have now been sold successfully by United Auctions. To view our online up to date catalo...

OBITUARY – SANDY FORDYCE

05.05.2020

Picture: Sandy Senior the right who passed away and his son also Sandy is on the left. OBITUARY – SANDY FORDYCE The Aberdeenshire farmer who bred the animal which became the model for the life-s...

Announcement On World Angus Forum 2021

29.04.2020

🦘Announcement on World Angus Forum 2021🦘: Regrettably, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Angus Forum Organising Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the World Ang...

Former NFU president takes on chairmanship of Organic...

29.04.2020

Former NFU President takes on chairmanship of Organic Research Centre To read the press release please see document below: Organic Research Centre appoints new chairman

⭐️BREEDPLAN SCANNERS⭐️

28.04.2020

⭐️BREEDPLAN SCANNERS⭐️ Breedplan scanners – Jim Barber, Gordon Clark, Linda McKendrick and William Tait are all back this week and Willie Wilson will be back next week. At the moment they will just...

Bi-Weekly Update: 24th April 2020

24.04.2020

As lockdown continues the great weather has appeared, meaning spring work on the farms are in full flow with calving, lambing, and arable work. It was good to see this week that our Patron of the Soci...

Farmers Guardians Newest Marketplace FGBuyandSell

24.04.2020

Farmers Guardians Newest Marketplace FGBuyandSell: Farmers Guardian’s newest marketplace FGBuyandSell.com is the perfect place to advertise stock to a dedicated audience. In these times of uncertai...

Champions of The Decade

17.04.2020

Champions of The Decade - The Scottish Farmer This week’s Scottish Farmer brings us their second week of Champions of The Decade featuring our very own the Aberdeen-Angus Champions, the thinking be...

The passing of John Gilmour – Belhaven Aberdeen-Angus

15.04.2020

The passing of John Gilmour – Belhaven Aberdeen-Angus No. 5328 It is with great sadness that the Society must report the sad passing of John Gilmour of the Belhaven Herd of Aberdeen Angus No. 5238...

Stirling May Bull Sales - Important Information

14.04.2020

United Auctions have announced this afternoon that the May Multibreed Sale will now NOT take place as a live breeding sale but that United Auctions will help buyers and sellers with direct marketing o...

Bi-Weekly Update: 9th April 2020

09.04.2020

Here is our first Bi-Weekly update for April 2020, we have welcomed warmer weather as we entered April lets hope it continues for all the new arrivals at this time of the year. With the on going pande...

COVID-19 UPDATE

09.04.2020

On behalf of all at the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society our hearts go out to all who are so personally affected by the COVID-19 virus. The last couple of months have been filled with uncertainty, concer...

UK Sire Services - Aberdeen-Angus Semen Exports

07.04.2020

UK Sire Services are very much open for business and at the moment are concentrating on export orders for Australia & New Zealand in particular. If any members have semen from their bulls that ...

Obituary - Mr.Dietz Kagelmann - German Angus Association

07.04.2020

We are deeply saddened to inform you today that the long-standing Chairman for the German Angus Association Mr. Dietz Kagelmann succumbed to his severe cancer and died on 30th March 2020. Our thoug...

Spring Newsletter 2020

03.04.2020

We're pleased to announce that the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Spring Newsletter for 2020 is now available to read online and download. Click on the icon below to read:

Carlisle May Bull Sales

01.04.2020

H&H are planning an online timed auction for the forthcoming May Sale and have published a preliminary guide for buyers and sellers as to how this might work. Click on the link below to find ou...

Dungannon Show & Sale - Tuesday 21st April...

31.03.2020

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 the pedigree sale at Dungannon has been cancelled in line with Government guidelines. For more information please contact Dungannon Mart - (028) 87 722727

Aberdeen-Angus Society Updates From The Staff - COVID-19

27.03.2020

Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Updates From The Staff – COVID-19 27th March 2020 We usually bring you a Bi-Weekly update every second Friday of each month but this week we have decided to change it...

COVID-19 Outbreak Update - 24th March 2020

24.03.2020

COVID-19 Outbreak Update 24th March 2020 Following the latest statement of the Government guidelines issued at 8.30pm on the 23rd March 2020 for all but essential services to stay at home we have b...

Cancelled/Postponed Events - COVID-19

24.03.2020

Following the recent outbreak of COVID-19, we endeavour to keep our members up to date. We will keep this page up to date with the cancellations and events which are postponed. If you hear of any e...

Breedplan Accredited Scanners - NOT OPERATING DUE TO...

24.03.2020

Due to the Coronavirus restrictions in place the scanners are not operating until further notice. To have at least growth EBVs in place, can breeders please weigh their cattle before turn out. As s...

Announcement from Worcester Mart - Spring Sale for...

24.03.2020

Announcement from Worcester Mart for the Spring Sale for Aberdeen-Angus scheduled for 4th April 2020 This announcement supersedes yesterday position on holding the sale at Worcester with adjusted c...

Statement from McCartney's at Worcester - Regarding Sale...

23.03.2020

Statement from McCartney's at Worcester Livestock Market: Taking the advice and government guidance along with the Livestock Auctioneers Association the following changes will apply to the sale to ...

Help Is At Hand - Call On A...

23.03.2020

In the light of the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and its anticipated spread we believe the colleges are closed for an elongated break and rather than waste the talent that may well be out there we as a...

COVID-19 UPDATE - OFFICE CLOSURE

23.03.2020

20th March 2020 Dear Member As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to gain pace we have had to take into account the Government guidelines on ways of working to join in on the effort to minimise the...

Walkers Shortbread Show Herd Of The Year 2020...

20.03.2020

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 unfortunately we have had to cancel the Walkers Shortbread Show Herd Of The Year 2020 Competition as some of the qualifying shows for this year have been cancelled. ...

Aberdeen-Angus Summer National @ The Royal Norfolk Show...

20.03.2020

COVID-19 UPDATE - OFFICE CLOSURE

20.03.2020

20th March 2020 Dear Member As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to gain pace we have had to take into account the Government guidelines on ways of working to join in on the effort to minimise the...

Aberdeen-Angus Bulls Sell to €3100 At Kilkenny Despite...

19.03.2020

The first of three scheduled sales to be held at Kilkenny went ahead as planned yesterday, although the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacted the day’s business from the outset. Mart management ope...

Postponement Notice - Open Day at J.C Lister...

19.03.2020

Postponement Notice Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society – J.C Lister Farms Open Day – Little Givendale Farm, Ripon North Yorkshire 10th June 2020 In conjunction with JC Lister Farms who we are grat...

May Bull Sales at Stirling Agriculture Centre

19.03.2020

There have been some assumptions regarding the May Bull Sales at Stirling Agricultural Centres, that the sale will not be taking place. United Auctions. are working very closely with the Institute ...

Cancelled/Postponed Events - COVID-19

18.03.2020

Following the recent outbreak of COVID-19, we endeavour to keep our members up to date. We will keep this page up to date with the cancellations and events which are postponed. If you hear of any e...

COVID 19 - Herdbook

17.03.2020

The Society has great sympathy with everyone as they struggle through the measures taken to date with the control of the inevitable spread of COVID 19 virus. We have spent the last couple of days b...

North East Scotland Club - AGM CANCELLED

17.03.2020

North East Scotland Club - AGM CANCELLED Apologies to those who have made arrangements already for the AGM, but with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) the North East Scotland have decided to cancel the A...

YDP WORKSHOPS - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

17.03.2020

YDP WORKSHOPS - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT CORONAVIRUS Given the latest government measures, the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society have decided that the YDP Workshops should be postponed until the risk ...

New CHeCS approved Cattle Health Scheme Provider

16.03.2020

We would like to make you all aware that the Axiom Veterinary Laboratories has recently launched a CHeCS approved Cattle Health Scheme. Axiom Veterinary Laboratories is the largest provider of vete...

SWAAC AGM CANCELLED

16.03.2020

SWAAC AGM CANCELLED Apologies to those who have made arrangements already for the AGM, but with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) we have had to cancel until further notice. We will hope to find anoth...

Bi-Weekly Update - 13th March 2020

13.03.2020

Here is the first bi-weekly update of March, spring is on its way! We look forward to welcoming a warmer Spring and to get rid of this wet miserable weather as we now move into March. We have been bus...

Newark Sale - 21st March 2020 - CANCELLED

10.03.2020

Newark Sale - 21st March 2020 Unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control, this sale has been cancelled. This is due to an ongoing issue between the mart and the local Council. For mor...

The 2020 Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Open Day is...

10.03.2020

We’re delighted to announce that our 2020 Open Day will be held at JC Lister Farms at Little Givendale, Ripon on Wednesday 10th June from 10am until 4pm. The day at JC Lister Farms will be an excel...

March Sale Hits €3250 At Carrick-On-Shannon

09.03.2020

The second of five Spring sales at Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim recorded a 75% clearance rate over the weekend with just a handful of bulls remaining unsold at the close of business. The very satisf...

North East Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club AGM

09.03.2020

The North East Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club will be holding their AGM on Wednesday 18th March at The Collection Centre, Alford Transport Museum, Montgarrie Road, Alford, AB33 8AE preceded by an open m...

Walkers Shortbread Show Herd Of The Year 2020...

05.03.2020

We are pleased to announce that the following shows will be qualifying shows for the WALKERS SHORTBREAD SHOW HERD OF THE YEAR 2020 competition: FIFE SHOW (Saturday 23rd May) ROYAL BATH & W...

The Northern Farmer Awards 2020

02.03.2020

David & Penny Evans of Tree Bridge Aberdeen-Angus had a fantastic night at the Northern Farmer Awards, where David & Penny won Beef Farmer Of The Year! Well Done David & Penny!

Bi-Weekly Update: 28th February 2020

28.02.2020

And just like that February is over! It has been a very busy month here at the Society with show and sale season kicking off, we look forward to welcoming a warmer spring and get rid of this wet miser...

A wonderful weekend at our 2020 YDP Senior...

27.02.2020

Every year, the senior participants from our Youth Development Programme get together for our Senior Conference which features an array of informative guest speakers and sessions from in and around th...

Top call of 4,200gns at the 2020 Thainstone...

27.02.2020

The annual Spring Show and Sale at Thainstone Agricultural Centre took place yesterday (26th February), with 10 out of 16 Aberdeen-Angus bulls selling to an average of £3,108 on what was a reasonable ...

Royal Northern Spring Show 2020 Results

26.02.2020

Champion - LOGIE BONANZA U794 - AJR FARMS Reserve Champion - FOGGIE ESPEN U232 - KARL SCOTT Class 8 – Aberdeen-Angus born on or after 5th February 2018 and before 17th April 20...

Stirling May Bull Sales Online Entry Form

25.02.2020

The Stirling May Bull Sales online entry form is now OPEN! Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May 2020 (closing date 20th March) Please click here to access the online entry form.

Inaugural All-Star Pedigree Breeder Awards

24.02.2020

INAUGURAL ALL-STAR PEDIGREE BREEDER AWARDS John McEnroe and family of the Liss Aberdeen-Angus herd, Oldcastle, Co Meath secured the Aberdeen-Angus prize at the recent All-Star Pedigree Breeder Awar...

PENWAC AGM

18.02.2020

PENWAC AGM 1st March 2020 @ 11am. To be held at the Best Western Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club, Garstang, PR3 1YE. AGM at 11am followed by 3 course meal at 1pm £16.50pp. Followed ...

New Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association President Takes Office

17.02.2020

John McEnroe of the Liss Aberdeen-Angus herd in Oldcastle, Co Meath officially took up the position of President of the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association at the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association’s annua...

Bi-Weekly Update: 14th February 2020

14.02.2020

Happy Valentine’s Day to all those lovers out there! LET THE BULL SEE THE COW! With storm Dennis on his way storm Ciara certainly hasn’t blown away our high spirits with our top price of 25...

Male champion leads Dungannon Aberdeen Angus entry...

12.02.2020

There was a buoyant trade for quality Aberdeen Angus bulls at the society’s Dungannon show and sale. Prices soared to a top of 5,200gns, and following an 80% clearance auctioneer Trevor Wylie repor...

SPRING STOCK CLEARANCE

12.02.2020

*SPRING STOCK CLEARANCE* - Silk Stripe Tie & Silk Gold World Angus Forum Tie = £7 EACH OR 2 FOR £10 To place an order please contact Yvonne - yvonne@aberdeen-angus.co.uk

Dungannon Show & Sale Results

11.02.2020

Show and Sale of Pedigree Bulls & Females Judge: Barry Smith, Co.Cavan Show Results: Class 1 - Bulls born 01/02/2018 - 03/05/2018 1st - Sess Eagle U923 - Miss M Buchanan 2nd - Dena...

First Irish Aberdeen-Angus Sale of 2020 Tops at...

10.02.2020

FIRST IRISH ABERDEEN-ANGUS SALE OF 2020 TOPS AT €4000 The first of the Spring bull sales for 2020 in the Republic of Ireland took place at Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim over the weekend. The sale...

Danish Aberdeen Angus Association - 50th Anniversary

06.02.2020

The Danish Angus Aberdeen Association Invites you to a seminar, the general assembly, the 50th anniversary and herd visits. Friday, March 20, 2020, at 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at Axelborg. Celebr...

Top call of 25,000gns at Aberdeen-Angus February Stirling...

04.02.2020

2020’s show and sale season kicked off at United Auctions in Stirling on Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd February in what was a strong event for the breed to get the new decade underway. Monday’s sale saw 8...

February 2020 Stirling Bull Sales: Show Results

02.02.2020

Today's judging at United Auctions in Stirling was undertaken by Jim Ford - below is a full summary of class results. Overall Championship Overall Champion - McCornick Pathfinder U465 - Martin M...

Bi-Weekly Update - 31st January 2020

31.01.2020

Bi-Weekly Update – Friday 31st January 2020 And just like that its February tomorrow, we can get rid of those January blues! We have all been very busy here at the Society for the Stirling Bull Sal...

Review deliveries: Republic of Ireland

30.01.2020

We would like to notify any members in the Republic of Ireland who are still waiting to receive their copy of the Review that this is due to copies being held at customs during the delivery process, s...

RHET Gala Silent Auction - Chance to Purchase...

28.01.2020

RHET GALA SILENT AUCTION This is a chance to purchase some of the bygone genetics of the Aberdeen Angus Breed. Newhouse Edwin Elector #184282 was bred by R M Adam & Son in 1964 (Sire: Newhouse ...

Your chance to be part of the UK...

27.01.2020

Would you like to be part of the UK and Ireland Teams competing at The World Angus Forum Youth Competition in Australia in 2021? Candidate essentials: You will need to have attended a YDP Wor...

United Auctions February Bull Sales Aberdeen-Angus Catalogue

23.01.2020

Here is the link to the United Auctions February Bull Sales Aberdeen-Angus Catalogue: Click Here

Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus Herd Wins National Eurostar Competition

23.01.2020

Louis Byrne, Annamoe, Bray, Co. Wicklow has been named as the winner of the FBD Eurostar €200 Pedigree Herd Competition for 2019 with his Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus Herd. The annual awards were presente...

Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club Awards

22.01.2020

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club held its annual dinner dance at the Athlone Springs Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath last weekend. The event proved to be a very enjoyable occasion for all i...

February Bull Sales Drinks Reception and Prizegiving

21.01.2020

The Society’s Drinks Reception and Prize Giving will again take place at Stirling Agricultural Centre on Sunday 2nd February from 6.00-7.30pm. Tickets are strictly limited and due to the success of...

New Chairperson for Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club

21.01.2020

The AGM of the Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club took place last week with a very large crowd flocking to the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co Cork for its annual meeting. Three changes to the top table of ...

Review omission: Northern Ireland Ringside Results

20.01.2020

It has come to our attention that the Ringside results from Northern Ireland have been unintentionally omitted from the latest edition of the Aberdeen-Angus Review. We apologise for this mistake - in ...

Bi-Weekly Update: 17th January 2020

17.01.2020

Bi-Weekly Update: 17th January 2020 And here it is the first Bi-Weekly update of 2020! Welcome to the new decade! We hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are all back at our ...

Stirling Bull Sale February 2020 - VENDORS INFORMATION

15.01.2020

Stirling Bull Sale February 2020 This year we have 170 entered. We ask you to revisit the sale rules and regulations: https://www.aberdeen-angus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AACS-SalesChe...

YDP Senior Conference: Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd...

14.01.2020

The YDP Senior Conference is designed for young beef farmers and young people from any breed or college, who are aged 18-26 yrs. It is designed to enhance and develop the knowledge and experiences of...

British-origin Donaumoos Jeff Eric P869 is Europrean Angus...

14.01.2020

There was success recently for Bernhard Delle and his Donaumoos Herd of Aberdeen-Angus, as his bull Donaumoos Jeff Eric P869 was crowned European Aberdeen-Angus Champion – a truly great achievement fo...

North East of Scotland Club Dinner

13.01.2020

The North East of Scotland are holding their annual Club Dinner and Trophy Presentation on Saturday 8th February at Morris' Hotel, Oldmeldrum, AB51 0DS. They will take the opportunity to present tr...

Queens New Year's Honours List - Geordie Soutar...

08.01.2020

2019 has ended in smashing style for our member Geordie Soutar with recognition for his and the family’s effort’s in keeping and maintaining a global genetic pool of Native Angus Cattle for which he h...

February Bull Sales Drinks Reception and Prize Giving

06.01.2020

The Society’s Drinks Reception and Prize Giving will again take place at Stirling Agricultural Centre on Sunday 2nd February from 6.00-7.30pm. Tickets are strictly limited and due to the success of...

Stirling February Bull Sales 2020 Programme of Events

06.01.2020

Stirling February Bull Sales 2020 Programme of Events: Saturday 1st of February - Monday 3rd of February AGM - Sunday 2nd February @ 03:45pm

The Borders Club Bull Walk 2020

06.01.2020

With the festive break over and were into a new year it is nearly time for the February Bull Sales..... The Borders Aberdeen-Angus Club will be having a Borders Bull Walk on Sunday 19th January 202...

Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club Dinner Dance

03.01.2020

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club is holding its annual dinner dance on Saturday, January 18th at the Athlone Springs Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. In addition to the social aspects of the ...

British born and bred cow is Miss Europe...

20.12.2019

2019 has been a great year for the UK & Ireland Angus breed and we are pleased to announce that Tofts Polly Perkins L777 has just been crowned ‘Miss Angus’ European Champion for 2019! The inter...

Bi-weekly update: 13th December 2019

13.12.2019

And here it is the LAST Bi-Weekly of 2019! We have had a busy few weeks here at the Society with Review in full flow, shows and sales have come to an end for the year, last week we had the December co...

Office Christmas Closure

11.12.2019

The countdown is officially on for the ho ho ho holidays.... Office Christmas Closure times and dates for the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Office & Pedigree Cattle Services Office. From eve...

REVIEW ARTWORK DEADLINE

05.12.2019

*REVIEW ARTWORK DEADLINE* The deadline for supplying final artwork of your adverts is 13th December 2019. Artwork should be sent through to our Review Advertising Manager Natalie Cormack: natali...

Strong demand as Aberdeen-Angus bulls soar to 5,600gns...

04.12.2019

By Julie Hazelton There was a strong demand for Aberdeen Angus bulls at the society’s Dungannon show and sale, with prices reaching a ceiling of 5,600gns, and 58% of the bulls attracting price tags...

Bi-Weekly Update: 29th November 2019

29.11.2019

Bi-Weekly Update: 29th November 2019 HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY! And just like that November is nearly over and were into the festive month of December. We have had a busy few weeks here at the Society...

STIRLING FEBRUARY BULL SALES 2020 Entries

27.11.2019

STIRLING FEBRUARY BULL SALES 2020: 2nd - 3rd February 2020. CLOSING DATE: 29TH NOVEMBER 2019 ENTER YOUR BULLS NOW: https://www.uagroup.co.uk/stirling-bull-sales-entry-form-1-february Do...

Fulsome praise for Aberdeen-Angus at the 2019 Black...

25.11.2019

Aberdeen-Angus breeders received warm accolades from the judge for an outstanding turn-out at the 21st Black Beauty Bonanza calf show at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie. Northumberland breeder, Dallas...

Aberdeen-Angus cross carcase takes Championship at the Scottish...

20.11.2019

For the second year running, an Aberdeen-Angus cross carcase from Aberdeenshire commercial beef producer, Gavin Ross, Wardhead, Strichen, carried off the championship at the Scottish National Premier ...

Rocky heads to Wedderlie

19.11.2019

Irish Bull Exported to Scotland Westellen Rocky U838, bred by John & Kate Tait, Westwood, Rostellan, Midleton, Co Cork has been exported to Scotland where he will stand as the junior herd sire ...

Bi-Weekly Update: 15th November 2019

15.11.2019

With Guy Fawkes night passed, the year ticks on and it being 5 weeks until dare we say it Christmas, we can say we are well into the cold and windy weather hitting many parts of the UK. We have been v...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Review Advert Bookings

14.11.2019

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Review Advert Bookings We have experienced a slight technical issue with some advertising bookings for the Aberdeen-Angus Review made via the online booking form. As a means ...

New Venture For Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club Proves a...

06.11.2019

The Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club held its first AI seminar and information evening at the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co Cork yesterday. The seminar was designed to give Aberdeen-Angus breeders a det...

Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club Herds Competition Results

06.11.2019

Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club Herds Competition One of the highlights of the year at the N.I. Aberdeen Angus Club, the Herds Competition, was held during August 2019. This year’s judge wa...

Coolermoney Herd wins Championship Plaudits at Aberdeen-Angus Calf...

06.11.2019

Judge praises quality entry at 15th annual event in Dungannon. By Julie Hazelton A fantastic event and a great advertisement for the breed was how Irish judge Niall Lynch described the Northern ...

Central Scotland Club AGM

05.11.2019

Central Scotland Club AGM Monday 11th November at 7.30pm. Redhouse Hotel, Coupar Angus Geordie Soutar from the Dunlouise Herd will be joining us to talk about his recent travels over the past f...

The 21st Black Beauty Bonanza is on the...

04.11.2019

Coming up on Friday 22nd November at Thainstone Centre will be the highly anticipated 21st Black Beauty Bonanza show of Aberdeen-Angus calves and yearlings, with this year's event sponsored by the Bal...

Condolences to the friends and family of Andrew...

04.11.2019

The Society would like to pass on their condolences to the friends and family of society member and stockman Andrew Denning of the Temple Herd who was tragically killed on Thursday 17th October 2019. ...

Upcoming event from the North East Scotland Club...

04.11.2019

The North East Scotland Club would like to remind all members about the upcoming presentation from Eddie Gillanders on his latest study tour to Montana and his previous visit to South Africa, where on...

Bi-Weekly Update: 1st November 2019

01.11.2019

With the clocks officially gone back and Guy Fawkes night just around the corner, the colder and darker nights have well and truly settled in across the country! It’s been a busy few weeks here at Ped...

AUTUMN PREMIER SALE CANCELLED

29.10.2019

AUTUMN PREMIER SALE CANCELLED Please note that the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association Premier Autumn sale which was due to take place at The Showgrounds, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim on Saturday, N...

Cornwall Pedigree Beef Calf Show

28.10.2019

The Cornwall Pedigree Beef Calf Show, was held on Sunday the 28th of October, at the Royal Cornwall Showground. Grace Denning had a very successful show, taking the Native Interbreed Championship a...

Aberdeen-Angus October Stirling sale tops at 12,000gns

22.10.2019

The Autumn show and sale of Aberdeen-Angus bulls and females took place on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st October 2019. The sale which took place on Monday saw Aberdeen-Angus sell to a top price of 12,00...

Winter Stock Festival 2019

22.10.2019

On the 30th November 2019 the Winter Stock Festival will be held at Peterborough, East of England Showground where it will be once again holding a pedigree calf show for Aberdeen-Angus. Entries clo...

Stirling October Bull Sales - The Results

21.10.2019

The results from the Stirling October Bull Sales judged by David Johnstone from the Ballindalloch Herd of Aberdeen-Angus. Overall Champion- Blelack Dakota U898 (ET) - N Massie Reserve- Schivas M...

Bi-Weekly Update: 18th October 2019

18.10.2019

Bi-Weekly Update: 18th October 2019 October is always a month full of preparation and anticipation with some large and exciting events just around the corner, with the major sales at Stirling this ...

Herd Books For Sale

15.10.2019

Herd Books For Sale Polled Herd Books, predecessor of the Aberdeen Angus Herd Book. Volumes - 1. 2 & 3. 4. 7. 8. 9. 13. 14. 15. 18. 26. 29. 32. Total - 13 volumes. Aberdeen Angus Herd ...

COOLERMONEY & CLOONCARNE HERDS SHARE THE LIMELIGHT AT...

14.10.2019

The final major event of the Irish showing calendar took place over the weekend with the National Aberdeen-Angus calf show attracting the cream of Aberdeen-Angus youngstock to The Showgrounds in Carri...

Border Aberdeen-Angus Club’s 2019 Herd competition Results

14.10.2019

Well done to all herds who took part in this year's Borders Aberdeen-Angus Club Herd Competition, which provided some very stiff competition for Judge Donald Graham from the Carruthers herd. The re...

You can now book your Review adverts online!...

11.10.2019

For the first time this year, we have made it possible for you to book your adverts in the Aberdeen-Angus Review online. You can access the online booking form by clicking here. If you'd prefer ...

Bi-Weekly Update: 4th October 2019

04.10.2019

And just like that, it’s October and Autumn is here! It’s been another busy few weeks here at Pedigree House with the upcoming October Bull Sales being held at Stirling, the YDP Final and much more. T...

A great weekend at Drumshanbo for the 2019...

30.09.2019

A summer of hard work and great fun came to its culmination this weekend as our Youth Development Programme finale took place at the Lough Allen Hotel and Equestrian Centre over in Drumshanbo in Irela...

Worcester Autumn Sale

30.09.2019

Worcester Autumn Sale 28th September 2019 Rull Frances R206 by Netherton Big Edition H460 (ET) with her bull calf at foot Rull Fri U236 by Wall Royal Leo L837 topped the sale offering a combined p...

Winter National Calf Show 2019 - Closing date...

26.09.2019

Get Your Entries In! The winter national calf show will take place on the 1st of November 2019 at Borderway Mart, Carlisle at the Borderway Agri Expo. Entries close on Monday 30th September 2019 – ...

Germany Yard Sale

25.09.2019

Angus Group are having their 8th Aberdeen-Angus yard sale Auction in Germany, being held on the Saturday the 26th of October 2019. ANGUS Group was founded in 2010 by Bernhard Delle and Samuel Widme...

Stock Wanted For Spain

25.09.2019

Manuel Valencia from Spain is interested in purchasing Aberdeen-Angus cattle. If you have stock available then please get in touch with Manuel - Manuel Valencia C/ Jos'e Abascal 52 3D 2800...

Offical Sales Checklist

24.09.2019

The Society has recently developed our Society Sales Checklist so that it includes all relevant information needed. All members should use this guide when entering cattle into any Official Society Sal...

Munster Herds Competition Results

23.09.2019

The Munster Aberdeen-Angus herds competition celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with the competition taking in one of its highest ever entries (including five brand new first-time entrants alon...

Sad passing of long time Society member Joyce...

20.09.2019

Everyone at the Society would like to pass on their condolences after long time member of the Society Joyce Dalton passed away after a suffering a stroke. Joyce will be sadly missed by members of t...

Bi-weekly update: 20th September 2019

20.09.2019

September is always a month full of preparation and anticipation with some large and exciting events just around the corner, with the major sales at Carlisle and Stirling and the start of the calf sho...

Cheerbrook Open Day

20.09.2019

OPEN DAY CHEERBROOK ANGUS Heathfield Farm, Hatherton, Nantwich, CW5 7LQ Sunday, 29th September 2019 10.00am -4.00pm. Drop in and see the cattle before the sale. Join us for a drink, a bit...

Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus Herd Reduction Sale

20.09.2019

The Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus herd of Louis & Chrissie Byrne, Tomriland, Roundwood, Co Wicklow are holding a major reduction sale of pedigree registered Aberdeen-Angus cows with calves at foot (and...

Wanted Stockman Position

19.09.2019

After been made redundant due to sale of farm and dispersal of the Kelby Fold of Highland cattle. Also have sheep experience, running the Kelby Flock of pedigree Lleyns. Willing to relocate anywhere i...

Connaught/Leinster herd competition results

16.09.2019

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club held its annual herds competition over the weekend. This year’s competition was judged by Jim Borland from Kelso in the Sottish Borders with Mr. Gerry Smyth,...

2019 National Ploughing Championships

16.09.2019

This year’s National Ploughing Championships take place at Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow and make sure to visit the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association stand at Block 2, Row 7, Stand 169 from September ...

Godfrey Neal young stockman's bursary - success story!

12.09.2019

We were delighted to find out this week that one of our recipients of last year's Godfrey Neal young stockman's bursary, Barry Smith, has just successfully completed his trailer license, something...

Bi-Weekly Update: 6th September 2019

06.09.2019

The colder and windier weather has most certainly returned as we now move into September and Autumn quickly approaches. It’s been a busy few weeks here at the Society with Council meetings taking plac...

Partial lorry load heading to Portugal - can...

05.09.2019

PARTIAL LORRY LOAD HEADING TO PORTUGAL: Angus Stovold, Lydling Farm, has a partial load going to Portugal. If anybody else has something going down that way that could share the lorry, please get i...

YDP Finalists 2019

03.09.2019

We are very excited to announce the finalists for this years 2019 YDP Final which will be held at Loughallen Equestrian Centre and Hotel, Leitrim, Ireland on the 28th September. Finalists from Scot...

Items for sale: get in touch if interested!

30.08.2019

FOR SALE (note, photographs are examples of similar items - not the exact products) Shebeg Porcelain sculpture of Aberdeen-Angus Bull on Wooden Plinth: Shebeg Porcelain sculpture of...

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club Open Day

30.08.2019

The Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club will host an open day on the farm of Eustace & Deirdre Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co Cork on Sunday, September 22nd at 2pm. The Clontead Aberdeen-Angus he...

Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus Reduction Sale

28.08.2019

Louis & Chrissie Byrne, owners of the Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus herd, are holding a reduction sale comprising of purebred registered Aberdeen-Angus cows with calves at foot (and in-calf again), in-...

Liss Herd wins the All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Championship for...

27.08.2019

The annual All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Championships were staged at the Dualla Show over the weekend with a large showing of cattle catalogued for the final major event of the summer season. All four p...

Bi-weekly update: Friday 23rd August 2019

23.08.2019

The year is flying by with 2019’s major sales creeping ever closer! Over the last couple of weeks Tullamore Show, Dunster Show and Pembrokeshire County Show have all taken place, with the latter being...

Important Information: Spoof Emails

23.08.2019

Some of our email addresses from @aberdeen-angus.co.uk are being spoofed in a phishing attack. To spot a spoofed email examine the "actual sender" in From field by the value enclosed in "<>" ...

'Talking Beef': an invitation from AHDB

23.08.2019

AHDB are running a set of 3 large beef events in September, which are free to attend and set to be wonderful, insightful occasions that we'd encourage as many of our membership as possible to attend. ...

National Young Stars Show 2019

22.08.2019

The National Young Stars Show took place yesterday at the Royal Three Counties Showground, Malvern, in which the Angus team ‘De Ja Moo’ took the Cattle Championship. With fantastic prizes for young...

Godfrey Neal Awards 2019

12.08.2019

It has come to the time of year where the applicants have submitted their cases to the panel for adjudication to receive a grant from the Godfrey Neal Trust Fund that was left to the Society by a memb...

Chapleton Herd Visit

12.08.2019

The South West Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club would like to invite all members and any non-members to the Chapleton Herd Visit on Sunday 25th August 2019 at 12:30pm by kind permission of Donald Bigger O...

Bi-Weekly Update: 9th August 2019

09.08.2019

As we now move into August, we look forward to what’s going to be a busy few months at Pedigree House as we prepare for the busy upcoming schedule. Take a look at what’s been happening in and around t...

Temporary issue in the office

08.08.2019

We are today (Thursday) in a position through holidays and sickness amongst the staff at Pedigree House, where we are very light on the ground in terms of numbers in the office. This will be alleviate...

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club Tour

30.07.2019

The Munster Aberdeen Angus Club embarked on its annual club tour last week with this year’s tour taking a group of travellers to the Borders in Scotland. The first herd on the whistle-stop tour to Sco...

Open Farm Day in aid of Parkinson's...

29.07.2019

Dumfries-based Society members I&J Burgess of the Abbey Herd of Aberdeen-Angus will be holding an Open Farm even in aid of Parkinson's UK on the 11th August from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The event will ...

Bi-weekly update: 26th July 2019

26.07.2019

Temperatures have soared this week whilst the Society has been down at Builth Wells for the Aberdeen-Angus Summer National at the Royal Welsh Show, with the rest of the UK really feeling the heat as w...

The 2020 European Angus Forum in Germany

25.07.2019

The Federal Association of German Angus Keepers (BDAH) is set to host the next European Angus Forum in 2020 in Germany. The event will be held from 10th to 16th July 2020 - so this is your chance to s...

Upcoming events for the PENWAC Aberdeen-Angus Club

23.07.2019

Sunday 4th August 11 am. Visit to D&J Isherwood's Airedale Herd at Lane Bridge Farm, Kildwick, Skipton . BD20 9AB. Tel 07891781542 - Light refreshments before viewing the Herd. Sunday 18t...

Entries open for the Halifax Agricultural Show 2019

22.07.2019

The 2019 Halifax Show will be taking place on Saturday 10th August 2019 at Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3EA and entries are open with the schedule now available. Entries can be made right up until the...

October Stirling Bull Sales - Online Entry Now...

16.07.2019

The online entry is now open for the October 2019 Stirling Bull Sales, one of the biggest events on the calendar. To access the online entry form, simply click here.

Bi-Weekly Update: 12th July 2019

12.07.2019

This week we’ve seen 15-year-old Cori Gauff reach the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships with inspiring performances against former Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams and Polona Hercog. She wa...

More Yorkshire success for Shadwell Estate

11.07.2019

After a strong showing in the 2018 event, the 2019 Great Yorkshire Show saw more success coming the way of The Shadwell Estate from Thetford in Suffolk. Judge Mr A. Lawson of Newcastle saw a clear ...

Results from day 1 at the 2019 Great...

10.07.2019

We're delighted to be able to bring you all the results from the Aberdeen-Angus classes on day one at the 2019 Great Yorkshire Show, expertly judged by Mr A Lawson from Newcastle, Tyne & Wear. ...

Mid Counties YDP workshop: Saturday 6th July

08.07.2019

We would like to extend a big thank you to Paul, Kirsty and Ellie Westaway for hosting the Mid Counties YDP workshop on Saturday 6th July at their Melview Herd. We are deep into the show calendar so S...

Multibreed Stock Judging Competition: Great Yorkshire Show -...

04.07.2019

Wednesday 10th July at 3pm, Lower Cattle Rings at the Great Yorkshire Show. There will be one multibreed class of 6 heifers to be judged, and we would encourage anyone interested between the ages of 8...

Report from the Scottish YDP workshop at Easter...

04.07.2019

Saturday 11th May saw 18 young cattle enthusiasts gather at Easter Galcantry by kind permission of the Walker family. The ages ranged from 8 to 19 with plenty of newcomers to the YDP eager to get invo...

Total Herd Sale - Cheerbrook Aberdeen-Angus

02.07.2019

The Stirling Bull Sales on October 21st will feature the total herd sale of Andrew Shufflebotham's established Cheerbrook Aberdeen-Angus. Make sure to pay a visit for another chance to purchase from t...

Total Herd Sale - Liley Angus

02.07.2019

The total sale of Ben Marsden's Liley Aberdeen-Angus will be taking place at United Auctions in Stirling on October 21st. Make sure to head along for an opportunity to purchase from this well-establis...

Bi-Weekly Update: 28th June 2019

28.06.2019

It was great to see and speak to so many of you at this year’s Royal Highland Show as we seen people come out in their masses to watch the Aberdeen-Angus classes – a great few days had by all. It’s be...

Angus Beef Ireland Championships at Tullamore Show

27.06.2019

Angus Beef Ireland will once again be providing their very lucrative sponsorship of the junior classes in the Aberdeen-Angus section at the upcoming 2019 FBD National Livestock Show that takes place a...

Aberdeen-Angus beef recipes with Catherine Fulvio: beef &...

27.06.2019

You may have seen our latest Aberdeen-Angus recipe last week, brought to you by Irish TV chef Catherine Fulvio from Ballyknocken House and Cookery School. Today we are back with our second instalment ...

Central Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club visit to Cardona Herd

27.06.2019

Saturday 20th July: Central Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club visit to the Cardona Herd of Aberdeen-Angus courtesy of R Galloway. Meeting at 10.30am for an 11am start. A barbecue lunch will be provid...

Herd Walk and Open Afternoon - Sunday 7th...

27.06.2019

The Kersquarter Herd has kindly agreed to hold a Herd Walk / Open Afternoon on Sunday 7th July. The Kersquarter Herd of Ian Watson is based at 9 Abbey View, Kelso, TD5 8HH and the herd walk will star...

Team Aberdeen-Angus for the Interbreed Young Handlers Competition...

25.06.2019

We are pleased to announce that our pair of competitors for the Aberdeen-Angus Interbreed Young Handlers Competition at the Royal Welsh Show will be Kian Frain and Ellie Westaway. They will be judged...

Females to the fore at the 179th Royal...

24.06.2019

As the 2019 Royal Highland Show got off to a great start on Thursday 20th June, the crowds were out in their masses for the Aberdeen-Angus classes kicking off at 2pm. The sun was shining for the most ...

Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club Open Day

24.06.2019

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club will be hosting an open day on the farm of Malachy Tighe, Batterstown, Dunboyne, Co Meath on Sunday, June 30th. Malachy operates the well-known Tara Aberdeen...

Summer newsletter - South West Aberdeen-Angus Club

24.06.2019

Becca Thomas from the South West of England Aberdeen-Angus Club has kindly shared the club's summer newsletter, providing an update of all the most recent show results, information about upcoming herd...

Aberdeen-Angus beef recipes with Catherine Fulvio: Moroccan Style...

19.06.2019

When people think of the words ‘Aberdeen-Angus’, their minds are often naturally drawn to the idea of the tastiest, high quality beef available on the market. They think of something of which the eati...

News from the North East Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club

18.06.2019

The North East of Scotland A-A Club caravan will be attendance at two of our local agricultural shows this year - both Echt Show on Saturday 13th July and Turriff Show on Monday 5th August. Current...

Date for the diary - the 2019 YDP...

10.06.2019

We can now announce the date and location for the 2019 Youth Development Programme grand finale, always a much anticipated culmination of the year's efforts at workshops up and down the country. Ve...

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club Tour

10.06.2019

The Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club is in the process of organising a club tour to Scotland to visit some pedigree Aberdeen-Angus in the region from Monday July 22nd – Wednesday July 24th. Last year’s Mun...

Bi-weekly update: Friday 7th June 2019

07.06.2019

With summer fast approaching, we can look forward to what’s expected to be a very warm and dry summer in the UK. It’s been a busy few weeks here in the office with the the Carlisle Show and Sale takin...

Border Aberdeen-Angus Club Open Day - 9th June...

04.06.2019

Make sure to get yourself along to Border Aberdeen-Angus Club Open Day on Sunday 9th June 2019 from 11am-4pm on what promises to be a great day! For all the information needed - click here.

Report from Scotland's Beef Event 2019

03.06.2019

On a day where the weather could’ve been a bit kinder, Scotland’s Beef Event for 2019 was held in Aberdeenshire at the Farm of Robbie and Barbara Milne and son, James, at North Bethelnie, Oldmeldrum, ...

Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club Events

29.05.2019

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club have finalised their schedule of events for the upcoming summer season with several new initiatives confirmed for 2019. The newly launched Connaught/Leinste...

Bi-Weekly Update: 24th May 2019

24.05.2019

The past two weeks has seen the end of popular TV series, Game of Thrones, which has gripped the nation for over 6 years, with everyone finally discovering who the rightful ruler of Westeros was! (Don...

Nightingale Angus Herd to have major reduction of...

13.05.2019

The Nightingale Angus Herd is having a major reduction of all saleable stock privately on the farm as a whole or in lots. Mr William A Robertson has been breeding Angus cattle for 60 years and will...

Bi-Weekly Update: 10th May 2019

10.05.2019

This past couple of weeks have seen the Stirling Bull Sales taking place along with the launch of our all new mobile responsive website - we hope you’ve all managed to have a look and are enjoying our...

The sad passing of Jim Donald

10.05.2019

The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Donald. Jim was a very talented stockman, representing Scotland internationally at a young age and later achieving great suc...

Show and sale result summary: Stirling Spring Show...

06.05.2019

Yesterday we brought you all the results from the show of Aberdeen-Angus at United Auctions Stirling as they happened over on our Facebook page, ahead of the sale of Aberdeen-Angus which took place to...

Godfrey Neal Young Stockman Annual Bursary

03.05.2019

The Godfrey Neal Young Stockman Annual Bursary is a truly amazing opportunity for all young people who would like to develop their career as a stockman or woman. Below you will find everything you nee...

Raising breeders who raise the bar: a new...

02.05.2019

The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has made the move to re-shape its Youth Development Programme (YDP) by appointing one National and four Regional YDP Co-ordinators to further enhance its industry lea...

The 1st YDP workshop of 2019 - it's...

01.05.2019

We're gearing up for the first of our 2019 Youth Development Programme workshops of this calendar year, and the first under the stewardship of our newly formed team of Youth Development Programme Co-o...

Keeping children safe at United Auctions: enforcement of...

29.04.2019

United Auctions Stirling have recently communicated some news about the rulings around keeping children safe at events up and down the country, with particular reference to leading bulls in the show r...

Bi-Weekly Update: 26th April 2019

26.04.2019

Over the past two weeks we have seen the UK experience a mini heatwave as temperatures soared to 26 degrees in some parts of the UK. The last 14 days also seen one of the greatest sporting comebacks o...

Multibreed Youth Event - Sunday 5th May 2019

16.04.2019

On Sunday 5th May, there will be a Multibreed Youth Event taking place which is open to all from the Aberdeen-Angus, Charolais and Limousin Cattle Societies. Kicking off at 5pm on the 5th May at St...

Sainsburys launch Kinermoney Aberdeen-Angus Range

15.04.2019

The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is very pleased that after a tremendous working partnership over the last 5 years with Sainsbury and the Castle of Mey trust, we have brought the history and heritage...

Bi-Weekly Update: 12th April 2019

12.04.2019

It seems as if our CEO Barrie Turner has brought some of the nicer weather back with him from Uruguay as we now enter the middle of April. It has been very busy here in Pedigree House as we prepare fo...

World Secretariat Uruguay 2019: Summary Video

11.04.2019

Check out some of the great footage captured from the World Angus Secretariat! You can view the full summary video from the World Angus Secretariat Uruguay 2019 here.

World Secretariat Uruguay 2019: Visit to INIA Agricultural...

08.04.2019

Experimental Station INIA - La Estanzuela Alberto Boerger As a part of the Uruguay National heritage the Agricultural research centre has been established for over 100 years and is part of an estat...

World Secretariat Uruguay: Visit to Curupy Del Salvador

05.04.2019

Located on the banks of the San Salvadore river, Curupy Estancia, is a family owned business and has been in the family since 1930 when it was a dedicated steer fattening farm and was commercially bas...

World Secretariat Uruguay: Visit to Cabana Bayucua

04.04.2019

Located in the SW of Salto province, Bayucua was founded in 1906 by Don Antonio Mattos. In 1917 the first Aberdeen-Angus stock started to appear at shows in Uruguay and the first grand Champion Kaiser...

World Secretariat Uruguay 2019: Visit to Frigorifico Modelo...

04.04.2019

Estancia Caraguata, situated in the NE part of the country the estancia is the property of the Fernandez family and along with the three sister estancias form the estate of Frigorifico Modelo SA. The ...

Student seeking traineeship opportunity: can you help?

03.04.2019

French student Morgan Fillâtre is 19 years old and seeking a traineeship from 27th May to 21st June 2019 in an Aberdeen-Angus farm in the UK or Ireland. Morgan's father is a breeder in France, bree...

Royal Welsh Show - information about schedule and...

03.04.2019

Please find below information about the schedule and classes for the 2019 Summer National at the Royal Welsh Show. PLEASE NOTE – Please enter your cattle as per the Royal Welsh Show Schedule (below...

Aberdeen-Angus from Retanach set to go under the...

01.04.2019

Hailing from Rothiemay, near Huntly, Jackie Strathdee and son Philip operate the well renowned Retanach herd. The mother and son duo farm the 400 acre owned unit and run around 130 Aberdeen-Angus cows...

Bi-Weekly Update: 29th March 2019

29.03.2019

As we now move in to April, the warmer weather is expected to hit many parts of the UK as we are set to experience a heatwave across the course of the next 3 months. The warm air from Africa is set to...

World Secretariat Uruguay 2019 – Visit to the...

29.03.2019

Day One Las Rosas is owned by Mrs Laetitia d'Arenberg who started the Livestock business in Uruguay in the 1970’s and entered the business of Angus Genetics in the year 2000. The estate is dedicated ...

Entries for Royal Welsh Show

29.03.2019

Online schedules for the Royal Welsh Show will be available from 1st April. As this is the Society’s Summer National Show, we would urge members to enter as early as possible. Details can be foun...

Myostatin genes explained at Aberdeen-Angus AGM

25.03.2019

The Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Club held its AGM recently in Dungannon. Chairman Alan Morrison welcomed everyone and introduced guest speaker, Dr Cahir McAuley, BVMS, MRCVS, from the Firmount Ve...

Stock wanted for export to the EU

25.03.2019

Stock is wanted to fulfil an order for 1000 head of 5-8 month old Aberdeen-Angus for export to the EU. The buyers will be happy to take Bulls, Heifers or Steers. They must be IBR-free but can be...

Volunteers needed! Help us create an electronic version...

22.03.2019

We put an article out in the January 2019 Aberdeen-Angus Review looking for volunteers to help pull together an excel sheet representative of all the Aberdeen-Angus herd books to date - looking for ar...

Fane Valley sponsors Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Club’s events...

13.03.2019

The Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Club has unveiled its events programme for 2019/20. Sponsored by Fane Valley Stores, the card highlights important dates in the club’s annual calendar, including...

2019 President's Awards and Trophy Winners

12.03.2019

After the recent Stirling bull sales, we hosted a well-attended and enjoyable prize-giving ceremony to congratulate and celebrate the deserving trophy winners throughout the course of 2018. We had a p...

Clearance rate soars at Carrick-On-Shannon

11.03.2019

The second of five Spring sales at Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim saw a clearance rate of 75% recorded in the sales ring (up from just over 50% at the same sale last year) with steady and sustained in...

YDP Senior Conference 2019

08.03.2019

The highly anticipated YDP Senior Conference 2019 took place over the course of the weekend of the 22nd of March 2019. The event took place in Nantwich on the outskirts of Cheshire, where the delegate...

Farm collected semen for domestic use available from...

06.03.2019

Farm collected semen for domestic use available from Pilsbury Angus. Yearsley Royal Lupo (first photo attached- big bull) Excellent calving ease, great length ideal for pedigree or commercial use. £20...

PENWAC AGM 2019

04.03.2019

Then PENWAC Club held their annual AGM on Sunday 3rd March at The Best Western Garstang, Country Hotel & Golf Club hotel. The Club had a excellent meeting with herd visits being planned in Cheshir...

Bi-Weekly Update: 1st March 2019

01.03.2019

Aaannd just like that February is over! It has been a very busy month here at the Society with show and sale season kicking off, we look forward to welcoming the warmer weather as we now move in to Ma...

Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association AGM News

18.02.2019

The Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association held its annual AGM at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar on Saturday, February 16th. Mr. Barrie Turner, Chief Executive of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society had ...

Aberdeen-Angus breeder named in Queen's New Year Honours...

18.02.2019

Longtime Aberdeen-Angus breeder and one of the most well-respected figures in agricultural circles, John Henning of Maghaberry, Moira, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland has been named as a recipient of t...

Bi-Weekly Update: 18th January 2019

18.02.2019

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Connaught Lenister Aberdeen-Angus Club Dance

18.02.2019

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Aberdeen-Angus Bull at the Carlisle 2018 Show

AHDB calls farmers to shout about the sire

18.02.2019

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The Review: Out for delivery!

18.02.2019

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Cattle wanted for overseas buyer: Romainia

18.02.2019

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The Review: Out for delivery!

18.02.2019

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Febuary 2019 Stirling Bull Sales: Program of Events

18.02.2019

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Auchincrieve herd go under the spotlight ahead of...

18.02.2019

Ahead of the RNAS Spring Show held at the Thainstone Agricultural Centre on Wednesday 27th of February, the well-known McCombie family who operate the Auchincrieve Aberdeen-Angus herd go under the spo...

Stock Wanted - 100 Aberdeen-Angus cross cows

18.02.2019

Stock Wanted – 100 Aberdeen-Angus cross cows, in calf spring calvers. In calf to any type of bull and must be from a high health status. If interested, please contact Cecil Pirrie on 07876045133....

Bi-Weekly Update: 15th February 2019

15.02.2019

With Valentines Day over for yet another year, we hope that you all managed to remember to pick up something for your loved one! If not, fear not! We have some great Aberdeen-Angus merchandise availab...

Royal Cheshire Show

15.02.2019

Royal Cheshire Show 18th-19th June The Penwac Club will be in attendance with the exhibition Unit .

PENWAC AGM

15.02.2019

The Best Western Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club, on Sunday 3rd March 2019 at 11 o'clock. Three course roast beef dinner £16 .50 . Barrie Turner the Chief Executive will be attending the meetin...

Champion leads Dungannon Angus entry at 4,500gns

13.02.2019

Prices soared to a top of 4,500gns at the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society’s February show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Following a 78% clearance auctioneer Stephen Redmond confirmed that...

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club News

13.02.2019

The AGM of the Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club took place during the week and it was heartening to note a much larger than normal crowd of people in attendance on the night than in previous years. The Clu...

First Irish Aberdeen-Angus Sale of 2019 tops at...

11.02.2019

The first of the Spring bull sales for 2019 in the Republic of Ireland took place at Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim over the weekend. A large entry of over 80 Aberdeen-Angus bulls attracted sustained...

Last chance to book your place at YDP...

08.02.2019

Last chance to book your space on this year's YDP Senior Conference, this event provides a great opportunity to to learn new skills, gain valuable experience and to meet likeminded people so make sure...

The Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association AGM

04.02.2019

The AGM of the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association will take place at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath on Saturday, February 16th at 2pm. In addition to the usual AGM business, a presen...

VACANCIES: National and Regional Co-ordinators for the Aberdeen-Angus...

01.02.2019

As we look to restructure our renowned and successful Youth Development Programme for 2019, some great opportunities have arisen for the positions of National and Regional Co-ordinator. We are activel...

YDP Winner Andrew Hammill in ABP Competition Final

01.02.2019

One of our young and inspiring YDP participants Andrew Hammill is looking to go a step further in the ABP Competition after reaching the final last year. Andrew is no stranger to finals as he was our ...

Bi-Weekly Update: 1st February 2019

01.02.2019

As we now enter February, we can get rid of those January blues as we look forward to what will be a busy and exciting few months. We have been very busy here at the Society as we prepare for the Stir...

Bi-Weekly Update: 18th January 2019

01.02.2019

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AHDB calls farmers to shout about the sire

01.02.2019

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Connaught Lenister Aberdeen-Angus Club Dance

01.02.2019

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Information related to a recent Newark Livestock Market...

30.01.2019

A recent Newark Livestock Market sale flyer that was sent out stated that the premier sale of Aberdeen-Angus bulls is to go ahead in 2019 - please note that this is not the case and will not be under ...

Information related to a recent Newark Livestock Market...

30.01.2019

A recent Newark Livestock Market sale flyer that was sent out stated that the premier sale of Aberdeen-Angus bulls is to go ahead in 2019 - please note that this is not the case and will not be under ...

The Review: correction to the South West of...

29.01.2019

In the final paragraph of the South West of England Club Report of page 14 of the Review, a reference is made to the Three Counties Show. This is incorrect and does not refer to the Royal Three Counti...

Details about the Highland Club AGM

29.01.2019

The Highland Club AGM is being held on Friday 22nd February 2019 in the North Kessock Hotel, Main Street, North Kessock IV1 3XN at 7 for 7.30pm. The guest speaker at the event is Hugh Thomson from the...

North Devon Show 2019

23.01.2019

North Devon Show 2019: Umberleigh Barton Farm, Umberleigh, North Devon, EX37 9DX.

Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club Dance

22.01.2019

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club staged its first ever dinner dance at the Athlone Springs Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath over the weekend. The brainchild of club members, Niall Lynch & B...

AHDB calls farmers to shout about the sire

21.01.2019

With only 23 per cent of sires currently registered on passports, AHDB Beef & Lamb is urging farmers to start recording to improve profitability and boost competitiveness. Launching at this year’s...

Bi-weekly update: 18th January 2019

18.01.2019

The dust has finally settled after the Christmas and New Year break and the majority of us across the UK and Ireland are back into the swing of things with working life. As we bring you the first bi-w...

Cattle wanted for overseas buyer: Romania

18.01.2019

Cattle wanted for purchase by Romanian cattle farmer looking to start his own herd of pure bred Aberdeen-Angus. He is looking to purchase 50 black Aberdeen-Angus heifers and 2 black Aberdeen-Angus bul...

The Review: Out for delivery!

17.01.2019

We got an exclusive early delivery of the 101st edition of the Aberdeen-Angus Review in the office this week, and members can look forward to receiving their copies in the next 2-3 working days. We lo...

February 2019 Stirling Bull Sales: Programme of events

16.01.2019

As we approach the Stirling Bull Sales which will take place at Stirling Agricultural Centre, with the Aberdeen-Angus Show and Sale taking place on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th February, the full program...

Pedigree heifers for sale: Swordale Herd

15.01.2019

The Swordale Herd of Aberdeen-Angus currently has 4 maiden heifers for sale. Approximately 15 months old and all ready for bulling this Spring / Summer. They have been out wintered up until now and on...

Aberdeen-Angus breeder named in Queen's New Year's Honours...

09.01.2019

Longtime Aberdeen-Angus breeder and one of the most well-respected figures in agricultural circles, John Henning of Maghaberry, Moira, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland has been named as a recipient of the...

Crossfields Angus: 2 bulls for sale

09.01.2019

19 & 17 months old, Hi Health, BVD Free, Vaccinated for IBR, Farm Assured, Excellent Bloodlines & Figures. Please call Sally on 07799 261900 for further information. Crossfields Ronnie T105 (p...

Border Club Bull Walk: not to be missed!

09.01.2019

The Border Aberdeen-Angus Club’s spring bull walk is to be held on Sunday 20th January, starting at Humblehaugh (Stouphill Herd) at 10am. The full schedule for this event which isn't to be missed can ...

IMPORTANT MEMBER INFORMATION: Annual General Meeting

08.01.2019

The 2019 Society Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 3rd February at 3.45pm in the Conference Room at Stirling Agricultural Centre. A Drinks Reception and Prizegiving will be held on Sunday ...

4 bulls for sale - Coldoch Aberdeen-Angus

07.01.2019

2 Young Bulls and 2 Proven Stock Bulls Elite Health Status Coldoch Quincy Baloo T276 Coldoch Quincy Banzai T275 Coldoch Quinn Bagheera S266 Coldoch Raven S252 (pictured) For further information please...

Senior Conference: February 2019

04.01.2019

Save the date!!! The Senior Conference this year will be held in and around Nantwich in Cheshire where there has been a range of activities of interest to the senior members of the YDP. The date to sa...

Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association announces new plans for genomic...

03.01.2019

2019 is shaping up to be a very exciting and busy year for the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association; not least as a result of the recent announcement of a brand new genomic testing scheme. Details of the ...

TB Advisory Service: latest news

03.01.2019

For all the latest news from the TB Advisory Service, click here to view their newsletter released at the end of December.

Latest technology for efficient beef production to be...

03.01.2019

Arrangements are already well in hand for Scotland’s national beef event which will be held on an Aberdeenshire farm this year. Scotland’s Beef Event 2019 on Thursday, May 30, 2019, will be hosted ...